Frustrations – Retro Radio Podcast

Burns and Allen comedy duo performing on stage

Burns and Allen – Mailing Christmas Package. 411216

By Keith February 3, 2026Burns and Allen, Comedy

Bill Goodwin and Jimmy Cash stop in on their way to mail some Christmas packages. Herman is still poking around his lunch, and gets sent to his room. When George…

A black and white photograph of Fibber McGee and Molly, a couple from a popular radio show of the same name. They are standing in front of a closet that has been opened, with clothes and other items spilling out onto the floor. Fibber is holding a mop and wearing an apron, while Molly looks on with a smile on her face. The overall effect is one of humor and domesticity, with the couple's playful antics and cluttered living space providing a snapshot of life in mid-century America in 1948.

Fibber McGee and Molly – Smuggled Irish Tweed. ep516, 470513

By Keith May 13, 2025Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Though the war is long over, and rationing pretty much a thing of the past, apparently bolts of Irish tweed cloth are illegal to smuggle into the country. Knowing better,…

Fibber McGee And Molly – Home Power Plant. ep509, 470325

By Keith March 25, 2025Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Fibber is unhappy about his bill and service he has received from the electric company. As he rants, Lena the maid enters to talk to Fibber about his cigar smoking.…

Fibber McGee And Molly – Baby Sitting with Teenie. ep502, 470204

By Keith February 4, 2025Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

When Fibber's bowling night is cancelled, Molly tries to help him think of other activities to entertain himself, with. Teeny pops in, and Fibber keeps her busy with a story.…

A black and white photograph of Jack Benny, a man in a suit and tie, standing against a plain background. He is looking off to the side with a slight smile on his face, and his hands are clasped in front of him. Benny was a comedian and actor, best known for his radio and television shows in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. The photograph conveys a sense of classic Hollywood glamour and style, with Benny's sharp features and piercing blue eyes on prominent display.

Jack Benny – Jack Gets a Haircut – More Trouble with the Sportsmen. ep595, 461110

By Keith November 10, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny

Rolling the clock back just a few minutes, we join Rochester giving Jack a haircut. Phil pops in to invite Jack over for a party at his house for Alice.…

Mama Bloom's Brood 1934 (01) New Dresses. Courtesy of the Old-Time Radio Researchers Group.

Mama Bloom’s Brood – New Name Accepted. ep57, 1934

By Keith August 7, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

Jake had been anxious to have his name appear in the movie credits. It finally does, but Sidney and Harold give it a Hollywood change. Becky tries to talk sense…

Mama Bloom’s Brood – Papa Wants a Vacation . ep32, 1934

By Keith June 5, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

it's Saturday afternoon, and the factory has closed for the day. Mama and papa Bloom discuss the possibility of retirement. Mama appeals to pop his pride over what the Schwartz's…

Mama Blooms Brewed- Harold Becomes A VP. ep30, 1934

By Keith May 31, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

back from her honeymoon, Yetta visits with mama. Jake has to figure out how to put his two new sons-in-law to work at his business. Mama advises her daughter that…

Mama Bloom’s Brood – The Wedding Day Arrives. ep25, 1934

By Keith May 20, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

Yetta, mama, and Sara all get dressed for the wedding. Nervous tension races, but mama keeps her head, and acts as commanding general to tend to the details. Missing flowers,…

Mama Bloom’s Brood – Blank Checks. ep23, 1934

By Keith May 15, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

The phone rings, the doorbell rings, and the stress level of the rapidly approaching marriage of Sara to Sidney is felt by all. Jake takes a delivery of a negligee…